My new fiancé and I were staying at a Getaway cabin nearby and this place was recommended to us. We were going to be celebrating our engagement so I emailed ahead of time and the owner offered to decorate a nice table for us and it was beautiful and made the night very special. The couple ran the entire place themselves and were very kind, talking to us as they walked by. We asked for a wine recommendation and the owner surprised us and it was one of the best bottles we've had in a long time. We started with a garlic butter mushroom dish which was incredible. I got the braised short ribs (one of their most popular dish) and she got the beef lasagna. Both were perfect and very flavorful. We finished up with the Spanish Flan. All of the food was delicious, great portions, and the prices for the food and bottles of wine were beyond reasonable. We will absolutely come back if we're ever in the area again! read more

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I had the best dining experience here. I was staying in the Getaway Cabins not too far from here and wanted to do something special while we were there. We were welcomed so graciously by the couple that ran this place and the whole experience felt very intimate. We had great conversation with them while we had our meal. I tried the frozen sangria which tasted great and the braised short ribs were so tender and delicious. I felt like everything I had was perfectly proportioned and delicious. The flan was also an amazing way to end our dinner. One thing to note is that they go by reservation only so make sure to book in advance. If you ever plan to go to the Getaway Shenandoah location near here I HIGHLY recommend coming here!! read more

This place is great! This was our first time visiting the area and Juan provided excellent service and made us feel very welcome. There is a nice atmosphere with a very clean and aesthetic interior. We sat in a very comfortable table/booth near a window. The food was delicious! Make sure you make a reservation ahead of time because it is reservation only. read more

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This place is a hidden gem in the Shenandoah valley. Greeted by the owner/operator Juan and impressed by Gisela's fabulous menu. We loved every bit of our time at RHouse! read more

What a place! Wonderful experience. Juan was so welcoming, we had a great time talking and joking with him. We had the charcuterie board which was fantastic, the seafood paella was tasteful, full of seafoods ( I want to remind people they are a few different seafood paella recipes out there) and the dessert Spanish flan did not disappoint at all! Highly recommend this gem. I love that you can find a place like this in the area with a European flavor. We will definitely come back. And yes you must make reservations which was easy to make. It was nice that the place was not crowded, but cozy, comfortable. The food came every time at a perfect time which it does not happen in a lot of restaurants. Again fabulous place! read more

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LOVE this place! We have been fans for years, and my grandparents are weekly attendees. It is a very cozy place only open 3 days a week and it has a limited menu, but what they serve is usually excellent. As close to fine dining as you will get in Basye! The service is always great and I can't stress enough how much we all look forward to going when in town. read more

Absolutely an excellent experience! Food was excellent, ambiance was perfect and the owner and his son who were greeting and serving patrons due to being short staffed couldn't have been nicer. Rounding out the family affair of Rhouse is the mother who is the cook. Can't wait to go back. read more

RHouse Wine & Cafe - Beef Lasagna, just excellent! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Basye, Virginia

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Our first time there. Outstanding!! 5 stars is under rated!! The menu was explained in detail. The food was all exquisite and served well. On a 1 to 5 scale it was a 10! read more

So I cannot begin to tell you how welcomed a surprise this place is. We got the recommendation from a local winery and it certainly lived up. The food is fresh and comes out hot. The atmosphere is very welcoming and feels like a home. This is further accentuated by the staff. It is family run and you can tell. They are super friendly and personable. The food is just amazing and they have a great selection of wines. Their beer selection is pretty good. I'm an IPA guy and I had 2 or 3 options. My wife had some great Spanish wine. Price wise I'd consider it very reasonable for the quality, coming from DC, the price was fine but compared to the rest of bayse it might be on the higher end ... the quality however is well beyond and absolutely worth it. read more

RHouse Wine & Cafe - Paella and country style short ribs. Thier mushrooms al ajillo was divine (though not pictured). - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Basye, Virginia

I do not understand how this place survives. We were at the Bryce resort for a week. The RHouse was close to our condo. I was looking forward to the mushroom dishes on the menu. We made reservations a month in advance. It is a quiet place. I was grateful for that. Pretty enough. We were warned by the host that the seat on one side of the table was not comfortable if you sat in the middle. It was not comfortable period. We ordered the night special of shrimp in wine sauce. Some, he said, had it as an entree. We shared it. It was good but not special. We ordered the mushroom fondue and the short ribs. I am not sure there were 10 mushroom slices in an entree dish that went for $18. The cheese did not taste like fontina. The short ribs ($29) were more like pot roast with overdone carrots and potatoes that tasted like flaked instant. The portions were small. I do not recall spending so much money, for so little food that tasted less than average. Go to the pizza place next door. Their Detroit pizza at least had some good flavor. read more

What more can I say about RHouse? We had another terrific experience there tonight. We brought with us friends who were first time diners and they had a terrific meal. Tonight we had the paella, so so good and the brownie dessert was great! read more

Just came back from the restaurant where my husband and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. What a FANTASTIC experience. The food was superb, but the personal service we have received from the owners was what made this dining experience even better. Someone told us that there is one negative review was left because people were turned away. The restaurant has a policy of RESERVATION only to make the dining experience better. So ignore that review, make a reservation and treat yourself to a memorable meal in one of the nicest restaurants in the area. read more

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The host took one look at us and knew we were lesbians and told us they were full with reservations and couldn't seat us. There was only two tables full with ample seating available and they were closing in two hours. Skip the bother with this place and go to Freed's Biscuits and Bar down the road, very friendly and great burgers. read more

My wife and I had our first meal there and we found the food and service to be outstanding. The restaurant is a long needed quality dining place in the Bryce Resort area. Juan was gracious and helped us with our wine selection. Lisa, who served us, was helpful with the food selection and very competent. We had the winter salad, baby back ribs, and the pork fillet special. All of food was excellent. The restaurant has a good selection of wines that are reasonably priced. Definitely a five star place to dine. read more

RHouse is a contender with the Michelin star restaurants I have visited. The establishment is beautifully designed. The owners (Juan and his lovely wife) make dinning an experience from start to finish. The menu and wine selection were second to none. The spinach artichoke dip and charcuterie were amazing. We also had the chicken verde, the winter salad, the baby back ribs, and the chicken lasagna and could not decide which dish was our favorite. We were celebrating my 39th birthday during our visit and the owner's wife (who is also the amazingly talented chef) agreed to make a delicious cake for us to celebrate. I cannot say enough wonderful things about RHouse, the atmosphere, cuisine, owners and staff. They made my birthday a wonderful experience I will never forget! read more

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Disappointing..I had been here once before and was looking forward to sharing a nice meal during a girls' weekend. Even on this first trip I had been disappointed in the braised short ribs (no flavor) but my husband's meal of the maple baby back ribs was so delicious I was willing to go back. They were out of the ribs which are outstanding-the only reason I had suggested the restaurant. They were also out of the cider that my friend tried to order. We tried to rally and we all ordered the lasagna- chicken or beef for the entire group. The chicken lasagna was swimming in puddles of Alfredo. The beef lasagna had a lovely flavor but the noodles in all the dishes were overcooked mush. I literally ate about two bites. I will say that all the salads were beautiful and delicious. There was a party of 6 who was so loud and obnoxious that the other patrons and my party cheered when they finally left. My group usually splits the tab but I was so embarrassed (as the host for the weekend) that I insisted on paying for the entire meal- $200 wasted for an abysmal experience. Save your money. read more

Service is wonderful. Food is even better! The atmosphere is lovely. Great place to eat for date night or a special occasion. read more

We stayed in Basye for 2 months in the spring and had occasion to eat at RHouse shortly before we left. The service & ambiance were great. With notice, the owner accommodated our paella request even though it wasn't on the menu at that time. It was delicious. We really enjoyed the meat & cheese plate, as well, but the real star of the show was the frozen sangria that puts all other sangria to shame. It's a must get! read more

On a recent skiing trip, I happen upon this utter Gem! The food was utterly fantastic, and Juan, the owner spent time recommending, dishes and pairings. My girlfriend was delighted and called it a "perfect" meal. Thanks, Juan for making me look good! read more

This place is worth the drive to little Basye. Eating on the porch is delightful. The owners are so friendly. The food is delicious. read more

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Very cliquish, we went for Valentines Day and had a confirmed reservation via email, manager/male owner couldn't find it and got very aggressive with us when we insisted we had one and showed him the emailed confirmation. Asked us what we expected, should he just remove someone from their table. We ended up sitting at a small table in the lobby. Later in the week the female owner/chef emailed apologizing for the mix up, needless to say we wouldn't be back and we live in the area so it was a shame. That's the short version. Food was fine. read more

We've been looking at this restaurant for quite a while and never had a chance to come in - I'm so upset we didn't come sooner! The atmosphere is so beautiful and unique, it feels like I'm eating at home with home cooking (if only my home looked this nice haha). The owners are so sweet and clearly care for each and every customer that walks in. read more

RHouse Wine & Cafe - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Basye, Virginia

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What a great find. I stumbled upon this wine café and I'm thrilled. A delightful menu, not too broad, indicating that everything on it is given the proper attention. And a delightful host and staff. Beautiful Decour on the interior. Very homey and welcoming. read more

Incredible ribs, fell right off the bone with incredible sauce. The staff was so incredibly friendly and adorable atmosphere.

This is the most amazing restaurant! My friends and I visited this gem for dinner last night for my birthday. The decor is immaculate and the food was so delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

New place with small plates. Paella was good with an interest bite. Short ribs were tender with a nice gravy and very smooth mashed potatoes. Sangria was slushy and very tasty. Service was good. The decor is a little Spartan but somewhat expected for a newly renovated place. The lights were a little bright. With limited places in Basye it was a very pleasant experience. I think as good as it was it will get better. read more

This place is a total gem located only 5 minutes from the Bryce Ski Resort. The owners are warm and welcoming. The food is delicious. The dining room is attractive and comfortable. It's like visiting good friends (who are great cooks). read more

My wife and I spent a week in Bayse in early June. While exploring what to do and where to eat there we saw Rhouse and saw they had Tapas which we experienced in Spain. We had the pleasure of eating at Rhouse on June 9. We arrived a bit early and were able to talk with the owners. What a great experience. She recommended the Cheese and Charcuterie Platter and the Mushroom Fontina Fonduta which were both delicious. My wife then had the Winter Salad and I had the Short Ribs. Wonderful! This was an absolutely great dining experience and I would highly recommend Rhouse to anyone. read more

Great dinner and staff. The owners came to the table and greeted us. The chicken lasagna was fantastic. A must try if its on the menu. Will be back on our next trip! read more

A little slice of heaven at the base of beautiful Bryce Mountain Resort. It's as if someone welcomed you into their home for healthy portions of home cooked meals and personally curated wine choices. Incredible value for the experience. read more

This place is worth checking out! The food is absolutely wonderful and the staff the same! The. Owners are on site and very welcoming. You're made to feel as if you hadn't come in that day something would have been missing from their day. The homemade soups and salads are delightful and the entrees are to die for. Not to mention their wonderful selection of wines. Between Juan's wine expertise, Gisela's fabulous cooking, and Lisa (the best server EVER) you cannot go wrong! AND they totally shine at private dinners and parties as well. Go! You will NOT be disappointed! read more

Don't waste your time. Almost empty and refused to seat us. Only open until 8pm and it is 6:30pm.

This restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip! We made a reservation during our long weekend trip to Bayse and it exceeded all our expectations. Beyond the delicious food, Juan & Gisela make you feel like family. Amazing hosts, kind staff and to top it off, delicious wine & food. The sangria is a must as well as the mushrooms al ajillo and chicken lasagna. Even though we swore we had enough to eat, you MUST end your evening with Gisela's famous flan. 10/10. 5 stars isn't enough! read more

Nice place, good waitress service, but... Totally over priced, especially for the portions. Small Shrimp risotto $29. Paella was awful! wasn't even near the taste of authentic paella flavor. The worst part was they used imitation crab and charged $29 for a small portion! Seriously, a nice restaurant like this and they can't serve real crab! That right there, will stop me from ever going there again. Another irritant was owner, Juan literally read the entire menu to the three of us! OMG he was at our table forever! We're adults and know how to read. read more

Excellent service and food. Love the Charcuterie board and specialty dishes. Fun place. Ups and

Fabulous restaurant that is an experience, not just a meal. Lovely husband and wife team run the establishment. They are very welcoming and the ambiance of this setting is really comfortable and inviting. Food is excellent and the service simply outstanding. Love it! Reservations required. read more

Had an awesome dining experience. The chef and staff are as amazing as the food. Prices are very reasonable especially bottles of wine. Treat yourself and go here soon. Our only regret is it is 90 minutes from our house. read more

Our son was married at Bryce Resort in Bayse, Virginia, and we hosted the wedding rehearsal dinner for 50 people at RHouse wine & café. We couldn't have been more pleased! From the initial cold call I made to find a place hundreds of miles from my home in Ann Arbor, to the delicious finished menu and beautiful atmosphere, Juan was calm, flexible, and incredibly helpful. Gisela is an outstanding chef. Her hors d'oeuvres were not only tasty but artfully presented, the braised short ribs and vegetarian paella flavorful and generously portioned, and the salads garden fresh. The wine choices they included paired excellently with the menu. And the frozen sangria was the best! (Very wine-forward, not too sweet at all.) As our son's and his new wife's family and friends gathered from around the country and the world, the warm atmosphere got the wedding weekend off to a perfect start. RHouse wine & café is a gem, and Juan and Gisela make it shine! read more

This restaurant is a breath of fresh air. We enjoy their delicious food and can't wait to see what is on the menu the next time we walk in. Short ribs that melt in your mouth, caramel flan, key lime dessert, so many delicious choices. We come every week and are never disappointed. In addition, the host and hostess make you feel right at home with their friendly hospitality. If you have any questions they are right there to help. read more

Amazing food and experience, delicious menu and wonderful hospitality. Try the frozen sangria!